6 Deaths, 27 Illnesses Now Tied To Outbreak From Pasta Sold In MN

Recently, food supplier Nate's Fine Foods issued a massive recall of certain lots of pre-cooked pasta, including fettuccine, linguine, and farfalle (bowtie), after a sample of linguine pasta collected and tested by FreshRealm tested positive for Listeria monocytogenes. The pasta was in prepared meals and salads sold nationwide, including Walmart, Publix, Kroger, and Trader Joe's.

Listeria monocytogenes is a type of pathogenic bacterium that causes an infection called listeriosis. While healthy individuals may only experience mild, flu-like symptoms, listeriosis can be very serious and even fatal for high-risk groups such as pregnant women, newborns, the elderly, and people with weakened immune systems

Nate's Fine Foods has since expanded its initial recall, and health officials now say six deaths, one of which was a fetal loss, and 27 illnesses across 18 states are linked to a listeria outbreak directly tied to this recall. One illness has been confirmed in Minnesota.

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Products That Are Included In The Recall

Nate's Fine Foods says it is working with the FDA and CDC to investigate the source of the outbreak. The FDA says the recalled products include:

Sprouts Farmers Market Smoked Mozzarella Pasta Salad with product use by dates of 10/10/25 to 10/29/25 (Sprouts Farmers Market recall)
Giant Eagle smoked mozzarella pasta salad with expiration dates of 9/30/25 through 10/7/25 (Giant Eagle recall)
Kroger deli bowtie and penne pasta salads sold between 8/29/2025 and 10/2/2025 (Kroger recall)
Scott & Jon's Shrimp Scampi with Linguini Bowls 9.6-oz with best if used by dates of 3/12/2027, 3/13/2027, 3/17/2027 and 3/21/2027 (Demers Food Group Recall)
Trader Joe's Cajun Style Blackened Chicken Breast Fettuccine Alfredo 16-oz plastic tray packages with best if used by dates of 9/20/2025, 9/24/2025, 9/27/2025, 9/28/2025, 10/01/2025, 10/03/2025, 10/05/2025, 10/08/2025, or 10/10/2025 (USDA FSIS public health alert)
Albertsons store-made deli pasta salads with sell-through dates from 9/82025 to 10/4/2025 (Albertsons recall)
Marketside Linguine with Beef Meatballs & Marinara Sauce 12-oz. – best if used by dates of SEP 22, 2025; SEP 24, 2025; SEP 25, 2025; SEP 29, 2025; SEP 30, 2025; and OCT 01, 2025 (USDA FSIS public health alert)
12-oz with best if used by dates of 9/22/2025; 9/24/2025; 9/25/2025; 9/29/2025; 9/30/2025; and 10/1/2025 (USDA FSIS public health alert)
Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 12.3-oz with best-by date of 6/26/2025, or prior (FreshRealm recall)
Marketside Grilled Chicken Alfredo with Fettuccine 32.8-oz with best-by date of 6/27/2025, or prior (FreshRealm recall)
Home Chef Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo 12.5-oz with best-by date of 6/19/2025, or prior (FreshRealm recall)

Consumers who purchased or received recalled or affected meals should avoid eating or serving these products.

Where Have There Been Confirmed Illnesses and Deaths Related To These Products?

Again, according to a CDC report published on October 30, there are currently six deaths and 27 illnesses across 18 states linked to a listeria outbreak tied to these products, which were sold nationwide.

The illnesses have been reported in the following states:

Minnesota
California
Hawaii
Florida
Illinois
Indiana
Louisiana
Michigan
Missouri
North Carolina
Nevada
Ohio
Oregon
South Carolina
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington

Deaths from this pasta recall have reportedly occurred in at least six states: Hawaii, Illinois, Michigan, Oregon, Texas, and Utah.

The CDC says this outbreak may not have been limited to the states with known illnesses, and the true number of sick people is likely higher than the number reported because some people recover without medical care and are not tested for Listeria.

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If you or your family member has symptoms of listeriosis, you should contact your health care provider to report your symptoms and receive care. Common symptoms include fever, muscle aches, diarrhea, nausea, headache, stiff neck, confusion, and seizures.